Michigan

Notes from training camp

Camp competition: The battle to see who will play behind Tayshaun Prince at the small forward position appears to have been won by Jarvis Hayes. The 6-foot-8 Hayes was impressive in Detroit's White-Blue scrimmage Thursday night with his ability to make shots while coming off screens.

Eye-opener: In Thursday's scrimmage, Nazr Mohammed stole a pass from Lindsey Hunter, and tossed it downcourt for an uncontested, two-handed dunk by Rasheed Wallace.

Stock rising: Rodney Stuckey had 14 points Thursday night, with all but two points coming from the free-throw line. His ability to draw fouls -- and then make his free-throw attempts -- will serve the Pistons well this season.

Stock falling: Gerald Fitch is a longshot to make the club. He didn't play poorly Thursday, but he didn't do much to separate himself from Detroit's other guards, either.

Coaches' corner: Having spent five of his 11 NBA seasons as a player with Detroit, first-year Pistons assistant Michael Curry brings a unique perspective to the job. He was around during the franchise's darker days, like the 2001 team that finished 32-50. Curry also was a starter and co-captain on the 2002 team which began Detroit's current streak of seasons with 50 or more wins. "It makes you appreciate even more that we're at a point, franchise-wise, coming into training camp every year, we got a chance (to win it all)," Curry said.

Injury report: None

Courtside view: Thursday night's scrimmage at Oakland University was the first public appearance by this season's Detroit Pistons. And you would be hard pressed to find anyone who left the O'Rena disappointed.

You don't want to put too much stock in such dog-and-pony shows, but it will be extremely difficult for Flip Saunders to limit his rotation to just seven or eight players. This team has too much athleticism and depth to not go at least nine deep.